Canned Red Kidney Beans from China
Shelled red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) canned in brine or tomato sauce without vinegar, intended for consumer use. Classified in 2005.51.40 as other preserved shelled beans, excluding those of heading 2006 (which covers artichokes, etc.).
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label cans with accurate botanical species (Phaseolus spp.) and confirm no acetic acid via lab testing to stay in this subheading
• Include commercial invoice detailing preservation method (e.g
• water-packed) and ensure FDA prior notice for low-acid canned foods
• Watch for low-acid canning regulations; improper pH can trigger FDA holds or reclassification